full fling Definition

fling
verb flung, flinging

1. To throw something, especially violently or vigorously.

Thesaurus: cast, sling, throw, toss, heave, chuck, catapult, pitch, lob, hurl, let fly.
sometimes intr
2. To throw oneself or one's body about.

noun

1. The act of flinging.
2. colloq
A sexual relationship with someone for a short period of time.
Thesaurus: affair, romance, liaison, one-night stand.
3. colloq
A spell of enjoyable self-indulgence.
Thesaurus: celebration, indulgence, party, good time, spree, bash.
4. A lively reel.

Example: the Highland fling

Idiom: fling something open

To throw (a door, a window, etc) open, usually angrily.

Idiom: full fling

At the utmost speed; recklessly.

Idiom: have a fling at something

To attempt it; have a try at it.

Etymology: 13c: probably related to Norse flengja and Swedish flänga to flog.

Phrasal Verb: fling off or out

To rush angrily.

Phrasal Verb: fling someone out

To get rid of them.

Phrasal Verb: fling something out

To throw it away or reject it.